About RBC Bearings Incorporated
RBC Bearings Incorporated is a leading manufacturer and marketer of engineered precision bearings, components, and systems, serving both domestic and international markets. Founded in 1919 and headquartered in Oxford, Connecticut, the company operates through two primary segments: Aerospace/Defense and Industrial.
Product Offerings
- Plain Bearings: Includes self-lubricating or metal-to-metal designs such as rod end bearings, spherical plain bearings, and journal bearings.
- Roller Bearings: Features tapered roller bearings, needle roller bearings, and needle bearing track rollers used in industrial applications and military aircraft platforms.
- Ball Bearings: High-precision aerospace, airframe control, thin section, and industrial ball bearings designed for high-speed applications.
- Mounted Bearings: Comprises mounted ball bearings, mounted roller bearings, and mounted plain bearings.
- Enclosed Gearing: Product lines include Quantis gearmotor, Torque Arm, Tigear, Magnagear, Maxum, and Controlled Start Transmission.
- Power Transmission Components: Mechanical drive components, couplings, and conveyor components.
- Engineered Hydraulics & Valves: Designed for aircraft and submarine applications.
- Fasteners & Precision Components: Used in general industrial applications.
- Machine Tool Collets: Specialized for holding circular or rod-like pieces.
Markets Served
RBC Bearings serves a diverse range of industries, including:
- Automotive
- Tool Holding
- Agricultural & Semiconductor Machinery
- Commercial & Defense Aerospace
- Ground Defense
- Construction & Mining
- Oil & Natural Resource Extraction
- Heavy Truck, Marine, Rail & Train
- Material Handling
- Food & Beverage, Packaging & Canning
- Wind Energy
- General Industrial Markets
Distribution Network
The company reaches its customers through a combination of direct sales and a robust network of industrial and aerospace distributors.